Such a southern delicacy… this Tomato Pie is one of my favorite recipes for using up those home-grown summer garden tomatoes!
Who else loves fresh garden tomatoes? This recipe is oh so easy and simple. Serve it with a salad and dinner is DONE!
How to Store Leftovers
Tomato pie should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
What is Tomato Pie?
It’s exactly that… a pie with tomatoes. Not a pizza, but a pie crust layered with tomatoes and a cheesy herb mayonnaise mixture. It’s a perfect way to turn those ripe garden tomatoes into a hearty and delicious dinner!
Enjoy!
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Tomato Pie
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Description
Homemade southern tomato pie using fresh tomatoes and a cheesy herb mayonnaise mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 pounds tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place sliced tomatoes on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain fluid for 10 minutes. Flip tomato slices, let drain for another 10 minutes and blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Allow refrigerated pie crust to reach room temperature while tomatoes are draining fluid. Form pie shell in pie dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Layer tomato slices in pie shell. Reserve 5 slices for topping.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill weed, green onions, basil, pepper and cheeses.
- Spread mayonnaise mixture over top of pie.
- Top with reserved 5 tomato slices.
- Sprinkle panko bread crumbs evenly over pie.
- Return to oven and bake for approximately 35 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned and cheese is bubbling around edges.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tomato pie, southern tomato pie
Originally published July 15, 2012. Updated with new photographs, text and helpful tips May 22, 2018.
Myrna Vick says
I came across Southern Tomato Pie recipe last year and made 5 of them throughout the summer. Let my cut tomato slices rest for at least 20 to 30 minutes on paper towels. Never had a problem with watery crust. So far this year I’ve made two and both have been watery. I think the freshest and firmer tomatoes would be the best for this recipe. My family loves tomato pie and I will try this version next time. Thanks for the recipe.
Beth says
This looks delicious! I typically use Just Mayo (vegan, because I can’t have eggs)- do you think it would work here, or is the egg necessary to bind it (sorta like a quiche)? Perhaps if so, a couple flax eggs might work? Thoughts?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Beth, I can’t say for sure because I’ve always used real mayonnaise in this recipe. Please let me know how it turns out if you try it. I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Casey Best says
Amy you have done it again! Can’t wait to make this!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Casey… hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Irene Dimaggio says
Oh, oh, oh, Can’t wait to try this! I know it will be just terrific…..
I love your ideas when it comes to eating! Omg…..thanks for all you do!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Irene… you made my day! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 🙂
Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen says
This is just gorgeous! I’m so sure yours is the very best recipe out there for this classic!
★★★★★
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Valerie! 🙂
Sue Way says
Can’t wait to try your Tomato Pie recipe. Have you had trouble with a watery result?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Sue, thanks so much! This pie wasn’t watery… I’ve tried different ways of draining the tomatoes and found that by sprinkling with a little salt, draining for 20 minutes (total) on paper towels, flipping the slices after 10 minutes and blotting them on both sides with paper towels afterwards works to keep it from being watery. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Jamie Wortham Ebron says
I’ve got 2 in the oven right now. I bought one a few weeks ago from a local place down east for $16!!! LOL! Thanks for the recipe!
The Blond Cook says
Yay! I hope you enjoy it! My tomatoes from Mama were SUPER juicy; I’m sure she would pass some along to you while they’re going crazy! 🙂
Jamie Wortham Ebron says
Oh, I would love to have some!